Ha’Azinu

It’s a Sundaze, Sunbathe Kinda Sunday!

I’m posting this today; However, it’s actually about yesterday (September 23, 2023/ Tishrei 8, 5784). The Torah and Haftarah readings (Mainly the Haftarah portion).

So, Ha’Azinu (Hear/Listen) was the Torah portion (Deuteronomy 32: 1-52) and (2 Samuel 22) was the Haftarah portion!

I always get excited whenever I see 2 Samuel 22 is part of the reading because it reminds me of the story behind my name and the Hebrew meaning of it! So, long story short… my mom couldn’t decide if she wanted my first name to be Magan or Leann. So, she was talking to Rayme and asked her what name she liked the most (it was close to her due date) … and she always reenact my sister’s response. She said she made a fist and hit her hand on the bathroom vanity and said “I TOLD YOU HER NAME IS MAGAN!!!” (We are 2 1/2 years apart so I can imagine my sister doing this 😩😂)… We always get a good laugh when she tells the story! So, she named me Magan and chose Leann for my middle name! My Dad was fine with either name 😂…

Anyway, years ago when I first learned what my name meant in Hebrew (The Lord is My Shield and Buckler) I was in awe! I know that God does not make mistakes and there is no such thing as a coincidence when He’s involved! Well, there are no vowels in Hebrew so it would just be the letters “MGN”. I have a necklace with my name in Hebrew (pic below). It’s one of my favorites!

Well, Happy Sunday!